1.Blue Caboose began with three songwriters coming together in 2010,
in order to give an outlet to the original songs that they had all been
writing. At the beginning, there was a lot of experimenting with
instrumentation, and song styles, but as time went along, a solid concept began
to form, and the group took off with a peculiar force. The 3 part harmony, acoustic
guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and accordion, as well as various pickup
instruments, including kazoos, and an iron skillet, bring to life songs that
are deeply rooted in Cincinnati’s jug and string band traditions, but which
branch out into all sorts of unexpected directions, making for a show that is
lively, unpredictable, touching at times, and always fun.

"I would say that their sound is like bluegrass, folk, funk, polka, jazz, and jam rock all had a big orgy. Then, Bluegrass ended up pregnant, not knowing which of the others was the father, and gave birth to Blue Caboose."

- John Baker

owner operator of the Plain Folk Cafe

You may have seen Blue Caboose out and about lately. It's true, Tony, Marty, and Sleepy Andy are back in action! Contact us at bluecaboose@bluecaboose.net